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Oh my gosh! You are amazing! I used to read like there was no tomorrow but alas, now I only read when we're on vacation. :( You've inspired me to read more and I'll be adding a ton of these to my Goodreads "to read" list! Thank you!!!

I really liked "Jane Austen Education". I just read it last month so I remember it a little better. I read a ton of books last year but I forgot to write them down or put them on Goodreads and now I can't remember them.

I finished the Rob Lowe book on Sunday. I wanted to skip church so badly to finish it. My friends all made fun of me but I totally liked it!

Peace Like A River and Mr. Chartwell were tops on my list for this year, too. And I share your love/envy of Sloane Crosley. Also, I love Jane Eyre! I've read it many times, and I find something different and valuable in it at each phase in my life. Thanks for this list. You've given me some good ideas and also inspired me to keep track of everything I read in 2012.

I just finished Corn Flakes With John Lennon. It confirmed all of my gut instincts about John Lennon, Bono, et al. I only wondered why no discussion of Led Zeppelin? Did you wonder that too? I can't wait to read all these other books on your list--except the ones you hated.